2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FL60 MSO

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 1 September 2025 at 65,086 miles which recorded no defects. The two prior clean passes, on 3 September 2024 at 63,097 miles and 22 August 2023 at 60,887 miles, show the vehicle has remained structurally and mechanically sound across its later life. No advisories or worn consumables appear in the official record. Mileage sits low for a 2010 vehicle. The record shows 60,885 miles in August 2023, rising to 65,086 by September 2025, an accumulation of just over 4,000 miles in two years. Annual use averages roughly 4,068 miles since registration. Such low throughput suggests extended standing periods or light duty, which on a Defender often masks dormant corrosion in chassis rails and suspension mounts rather than active wear on drivetrain parts. The 2024 and 2023 entries reveal a pattern of same-day failure followed by pass with zero defects logged. On 2 September 2024 the tester failed the vehicle at 63,091 miles, then passed it next day at 63,097 miles. An identical sequence occurred on 17 August 2023, failing at 60,885 miles and passing at 60,887 miles on 22 August. This points to administrative or presentation issues at test time, not mechanical fault, yet a buyer should verify the VIN and test certificates match the DVSA record. In person, inspect chassis outriggers, bulkhead footwells, and rear crossmember for rust given the low mileage and likely storage. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related perishing despite clean tests. Confirm no outstanding recalls and validate the two fail-pass pairs were clerical, not concealed defects.